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Position Title
Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSR-12736136-25-NS Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 15, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
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1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I have the ability to perform the duties of the Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Maintains shift operating logs, and readings of meters, gauges, indicators and thermometers, calculates boiler efficiency, fuel consumption, water consumption, records fuel receipts, reports problems and activities related to the operation of the plant.
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3. Maintains records of all maintenance activities.
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4. Oversees, Operates, and ensure the safety of the Boiler Plant independently.
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5. Complete inspections on incoming equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
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6. Uses knowledge of computer controls related to Boiler Operation.
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7. Identify materials with knowledge of parts for repairs and preventative maintenance
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8. Locate and repair, isolate, or bypass any problems which occur on his/her shift.
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9. Performs maintenance and repairs on pumps for medical gas and medical vacuum systems located within the boiler room.
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10. Apply technical practices to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Boiler Plant.
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11. Maintains constant predetermined boiler pressures while meeting changing load requirements.
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12. Develops best practices to ensure high quality and precise performance verification and repairs are accomplished.
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13. Interpret technical manuals and specifications.
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14. Research technical data on Boiler equipment and controls
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15. Evaluate practical and technical information provided by the manufacturers, manuals and historical data in order to determine frequency of inspections
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16. Reads and analyzes meters, gauges, valve control settings pertaining to boiler operation, and based upon the observations, adjusts various controls to maintain safe and efficient operation of the boilers and auxiliary equipment.
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17. Understand proper use of tools specific to Boiler Operation and repair.
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18. Utilize diagnostic test equipment in order to inspect new and existing equipment.
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19. Ensure that all safety standards, regulations, directives, and clinic policies are followed.
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20. Ensure safe and proper use of all tools and equipment.
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21. Maintain tools per manufacturer's recommendations.
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